ALDI $5 FOOD CHALLENGE | BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER for 3 DAYS

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Today I'm doing the $5 food challenge at ALDI. I'll create 9 meals for $5.
This is an emergency extreme budget challenge. Thank you for watching my video!
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⭐️ GROCERY LIST⭐️ ALDI
carrots 0.69
tomato sauce 0.49
eggs 1.79
bread 1.29
macaroni 0.29
beans 0.77
2 bananas 0.25
1 roma 0.2
TOTAL 5.77
MENU
BREAKFASTS
eggs, banana, bread rolls with 2 eggs
2 eggs with toast, drizzled with hot sauce
3 toast quiches with 1 banana
LUNCHES
2 black bean burgers with thin sliced Roma tomato on toast and side of French carrot salad
1 black bean burger on bread with side of fresh carrots
DINNERS
veggie chili Mac with 1 carrot cake muffin
minestrone soup with 1 carrot cake muffin
fried garlic pasta with side of cooked carrots and 1 carrot cake muffin
Carrot muffins (3 muffins)
1/2c shredded carrots - next time I would use a fine grate
1/2c flour
1/4c brown sugar
1/8tsp baking soda
1/8tsp baking powder
1/8tsp cinnamon
1/8tsp salt
1egg
1tsp oil
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  • @ArdentMichelle
    @ArdentMichelle4 ай бұрын

    ⭐Here's a link to my other channel where I've been posting individual recipes ➡ARDENT MICHELLE RECIPES www.youtube.com/@ArdentMichelle-RECIPES

  • @patpeters6331
    @patpeters63317 ай бұрын

    You could've made a cream of carrot soup by using your pasta water to cook the cut up carrots, bullion and your immersion blender.. I have been using and freezing my pasta water for so many other dishes. I even thickened my beans with it. It didn't change the taste at all.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi Pat 😁 Haven't talked to you in awhile. Glad you're back 😁 Great idea on the cream of carrot soup.

  • @kgparkhurst8525

    @kgparkhurst8525

    7 ай бұрын

    I like this idea! I am just one and cannot eat much at a time so this works well for me. Thanks so much.❤

  • @tammymyer5347

    @tammymyer5347

    7 ай бұрын

    I was thinking carrot 🥕 soup too.

  • @jennifercarr5364

    @jennifercarr5364

    6 ай бұрын

    I love Cheesecake Factory!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    6 ай бұрын

    @@jennifercarr5364 SAME!

  • @kristinj7173
    @kristinj71737 ай бұрын

    You are so inspiring. I am amazed at what you do with $5. When you were frying the pasta, it made me think of a spaghetti pie I have made a lot. Mix some egg (and Parm cheese if you have it) with the cooked pasta as the bottom layer, then onion/sour cream ( or plain yogurt) as 2nd layer, then protein + sauce (and cheese) on top, and bake about 30 min. I make it meatless most of the time. In this scenario, could just do the two simple layers and skip the dairy. I am definitely trying some of your ideas!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    I've made that too, except without the sour cream or yogurt. Will have to try that!😁

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    and thanks so much 🥰

  • @FironDestind
    @FironDestind6 ай бұрын

    I think the reason the pricing is higher online is that the website is assuming you're placing an order for pickup, which means staff have to assemble, bag, and deliver your order to you. I honestly like that it's a little higher, because I usually spend a decent amount less once I am in store and can snag a few extra items with the savings sometimes!

  • @cnk2hoo

    @cnk2hoo

    6 ай бұрын

    Yep, shows instacart pricing.

  • @ferroigneque

    @ferroigneque

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, last time I got online shopping was because my dog had been very ill and just come home from the emergency clinic and I didn’t want to leave him. And the person who delivered my food, put the receipt in the bag and it was so much cheaper than what I had to pay. I don’t mean just the services fee or the delivery fee either. On the breakdown it said that the base amount for the groceries was $100 but the receipt said $90 and when I contacted customer service they said it was because the store charges more for them if you buy them online

  • @stephaniem9836
    @stephaniem98367 ай бұрын

    I love your videos! I recently became a single mom. Your videos have helped us out more than you know. Thank you.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😁 Glad my videos are helpful!

  • @lilbfly02
    @lilbfly026 ай бұрын

    We long gave up in our home trying to pronounce Worcestershire sauce. Now we call it, “whose your sister sauce.” 😂

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    6 ай бұрын

    Love this 😂

  • @robinsmith6293

    @robinsmith6293

    4 ай бұрын

    Funny

  • @kerrywolf

    @kerrywolf

    4 ай бұрын

    I grew up not too far from Worcester. I moved to the US when I was 22 in the 90’s. I always tell my friends it’s Wuh-stuh-shuh 🤭

  • @01doha

    @01doha

    3 ай бұрын

    Its pronounced “ wustersher”

  • @MimiNwabuokuMD

    @MimiNwabuokuMD

    2 ай бұрын

    There’s a KZreadr who just calls it “Worst Word in the World sauce” 🤭

  • @patpeters6331
    @patpeters63317 ай бұрын

    I have found that adding a bit of instant coffee or even leftover cooked coffee to my chili/beans adds a depth of flavor. A bit of chocolate and/cinnamon enhances the flavor too. I have been experimenting with more flavors because of you. 😋

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    more great ideas 👍 I was thinking that I could have done a finer grate on my carrots so that they would have blended into the cake better.

  • @charlottekearn5185

    @charlottekearn5185

    7 ай бұрын

    I use cinnamon in my chili too, it adds a lot of depth to it. Haven't thought about coffee, I make chili quite a bit during fall and winter, I'll add a little coffee next time.

  • @WildroseHomemaker

    @WildroseHomemaker

    7 ай бұрын

    A little bit of cumin also enhances chilli. I use the cinnamon trick too!

  • @hannakinn

    @hannakinn

    7 ай бұрын

    Lately I've been adding a bit of the powdered dark baking cocoa to my canned chili, that and this lovely Korean Got Chu hot sauce and what an improvement it is, yum!

  • @angelwild5665

    @angelwild5665

    6 ай бұрын

    If you like those flavors, Google "Cincinnati chili". I think you would like it.

  • @amiegamble1678
    @amiegamble16787 ай бұрын

    Carrot muffins (3 reg) 1/2c shredded carrots 1/2c flour 1/4c brown sugar 1/8tsp baking soda 1/8tsp baking powder 1/8tsp cinnamon 1/8tsp salt 1egg 1tsp(?) oil

  • @sonyavincent7450

    @sonyavincent7450

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I will make those!❤

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    I just copied and pasted this to the video description. Thanks for this. 😁

  • @EdensApple80
    @EdensApple807 ай бұрын

    My parents were 18 and 21 when they got married and had little money to feed us kids. We grew up on a lot of cold macaroni salad with hard boiled eggs, tuna, and celery. We live a blessed life but we always rotate in cold pasta salads for lunches since my family are volume eaters and they stretch. I saw your ingredients of pasta and eggs and thought of that meal right away ❤

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    great idea 👍

  • @thelullinthestorm
    @thelullinthestorm7 ай бұрын

    Always cool to see how you make so much variety from so little. I bet nutritional yeast would have added some cheesy flavor to the chili mac to help it out

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    agreed....I didn't want to use it, because it wasn't in the budget but I think it would have been great.

  • @susanjane4784
    @susanjane47847 ай бұрын

    I periodically calculate these low-cost challenges with my shopping at Safeway online. I am disabled so I do all my shopping online. This time I matched all items for a total of $16.21 including all my discounts. I was able to add a little excitement with this one because I could get seasoned versions for the same price -- a little more flavor without buying expensive seasonings. I love watching these challenges -- so creative with so little, and I'm sure tasty.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    are you in Canada?

  • @phyltorkelsonp9268
    @phyltorkelsonp92687 ай бұрын

    You are so creative with your budget meals! If it were me, I probably would just fry up an egg and make a piece of toast and call it good, lol.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁 I like to push myself to try new things in these videos. I've discovered a lot of really great meals this way.

  • @paulawhitaker6322
    @paulawhitaker63227 ай бұрын

    You are by far my fav new cooking channel! Im a low income senior and your ideas really help,thank you!

  • @kgparkhurst8525

    @kgparkhurst8525

    7 ай бұрын

    Me too. In Orange County where prices are so high.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad! 😁

  • @glorytogodhomestead3495

    @glorytogodhomestead3495

    5 ай бұрын

    Cheese cake factory?

  • @gaildawson5464
    @gaildawson54647 ай бұрын

    So much variety with just a few ingredients! Thanks for the tip about drying out the black beans: can't wait to try those out! I always have carrots in the fridge, so those muffins are on my to-make list. And the fried pasta: who would have thought? Gonna try that too. Great ideas!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁 I think I should have done a smaller grate on the carrots to make it blend into the muffins more. I do hope you try the fried garlic pasta. 😁

  • @robinswan5831
    @robinswan58317 ай бұрын

    You have such a gift for elevating such mundane ingredients into a real gourmet treat~!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @user-pp6do9cr3k
    @user-pp6do9cr3k7 ай бұрын

    I've never thought of frying noodles or drying beans before incorporating them into a vegetarian burger recipe. This was so helpful! Thank you!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    You're welcome 😁

  • @patpeters6331
    @patpeters63317 ай бұрын

    Great ideas that I am definitely going to try. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! 😁

  • @impish22
    @impish227 ай бұрын

    My favorite budget meal queen.. thanks again for posting !!!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🥰

  • @justjoanish
    @justjoanish7 ай бұрын

    I love that you are considerate of other shoppers when video taping. I hate the idea of being in public and people constantly taping then showing you on their own KZread channel without consideration for your privacy. Yes it's public space, but people don't go to the store expecting to star in someone's KZread video.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    I wouldn't want to be filmed either....obviously 😂

  • @heathermoses6183
    @heathermoses61836 ай бұрын

    I love how you handle food. You can take the humblest of ingredients and make them so lovely!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    6 ай бұрын

    😊 thank you so much. I'm glad you like this video!

  • @htas6888
    @htas68887 ай бұрын

    Those white breads and pasta are made w enriched flour so really have a lot of food value. I recall someone I knew years ago, used to add some bread to chili beans as a thickener,; after cooked, could not tell there was bread in there but the chili was thicker.I like the therapeutic part of the food too :) You have enough food left nearly for another two days. Amazing!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Good point about the bread 👍

  • @maltman21

    @maltman21

    5 ай бұрын

    I use the crushed up crumbs from our corn chip bags to thicken chili. Works great and reduces waste.

  • @jenniferherrington
    @jenniferherrington7 ай бұрын

    Peanut butter and banana mixed together would also be good in those bread burritos! Yum!!! Going to try this. I love egg quiches too!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Great idea!!

  • @lisablack9634
    @lisablack96347 ай бұрын

    A great video. Recipes and meals creative. Never boring food with you!!!!!! You can have a lot for so little.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @noraclemons6537
    @noraclemons65377 ай бұрын

    Thank you! We will save so much making the black mean burgers ourselves. You made it look so easy! Thanks again!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you like this. 😁 I will save lots too. I'm planning to make a big batch of these for the freezer

  • @barbaramorris1677
    @barbaramorris16777 ай бұрын

    Great job Michelle! Your so creative, everything looked delicious ❤

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @gailm1230
    @gailm12307 ай бұрын

    Your fried pasta reminded me of a meal that I would make for my now grown kids. Saute onion and cabbage, put in cooked pasta and saute, and then add beaten eggs tossed over everything. The heat of the ingredients will cook the egg. You can then add cheese (any kind) shredded on top if you have it (or not!).

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Sounds similar to the halusky I made except with an added egg. I bet that's yummy 👍

  • @margeebechyne8642
    @margeebechyne86427 ай бұрын

    I'm really enjoying watching you create great recipes! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! And thank you, Michelle! 😊

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Margee 😁 Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @lindawilson290
    @lindawilson2907 ай бұрын

    Hello, AM. I love how you cook "out of the box;" that is, you make recipes most people would never think of. Another great video! ~ Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. 🙂

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Linda 😁 Hope you are enjoying the holiday season. Have a great week 😁

  • @kelleyrooks6735
    @kelleyrooks67357 ай бұрын

    Great and creative recipes.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you think so! 😁

  • @christinejunk8184
    @christinejunk81847 ай бұрын

    I never thought of pan frying cooked pasta before. Now you have me intrigued. Especially with the chili crisp. Thank you for sharing!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    oh Christine you must try this 😁

  • @sharonhall2277
    @sharonhall22777 ай бұрын

    I'm always amazed at the different meals you get from the same couple items that make it seem like you're not eating the same thing every day. Portions seem to be small but hey, something's better than nothing. Never know when we might be in that situation someday.

  • @sharonfarnsworth3325

    @sharonfarnsworth3325

    7 ай бұрын

    Or may just want to diet!

  • @sharonhall2277

    @sharonhall2277

    7 ай бұрын

    Weighed 110 lb most of my life

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    yeah...I'm kind of a small breakfast eater, but the lunches and dinners were quite filling.

  • @glorytogodhomestead3495
    @glorytogodhomestead34955 ай бұрын

    Love the budget challenge ❤

  • @jolenesmoove
    @jolenesmoove7 ай бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos. It's amazing what you can do with less money than many spend on one morning's coffee. And I can't wait to try that fried garlic pasta. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 😁

  • @maryegerton6848
    @maryegerton68487 ай бұрын

    Way to go! The black bean burgers look really good. I need to make them like that. Thanks Michelle 😊

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Welcome 😁

  • @thejessicawilliamswithyoun4946
    @thejessicawilliamswithyoun49465 ай бұрын

    Amazing ideas!!!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @dcstaysbusy
    @dcstaysbusy7 ай бұрын

    This was a really great video! Very creative! I season and saute plain leftover pasta pretty much the same way you do at the end - but then I pour over a couple of beaten eggs to make it into a frittata type dish. It is especially good with scrappy veggies/meats added-in and topped with a little melted, shredded Parmesan cheese.

  • @SuzanneU

    @SuzanneU

    7 ай бұрын

    These are really good ideas!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    I was actually thinking about a frittata, which I think would have been the best use of ingredients and nutrition, but I do a lot of them so I decided not to. Love the idea of adding in Parmesan.

  • @erinrich4343
    @erinrich43437 ай бұрын

    You have such great ideas when you do these challenges!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊 I do have a lot of fun!

  • @estherhurst4741
    @estherhurst47417 ай бұрын

    Another wonderful video from my CA friend!! You’re awesome, Michelle! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your sons! 🦃

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    You're the one that's awesome Esther 💜 Thank you so much for supporting me. I'm grateful. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours also 😁

  • @vinnydabarber
    @vinnydabarber7 ай бұрын

    Wow girl, you did amazing on your budget and with food left over too! And fried pasta, who knew?! Looks absolutely delicious and I cannot wait to try it! Thank you!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🤗

  • @leesh2684
    @leesh26845 ай бұрын

    Love all the ideas. Way to go !!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @teresabenjamin3997
    @teresabenjamin39976 ай бұрын

    I found this video SO inspiring - even without a budget, these recipes would be good. I have never thought of doing black bean burgers - these made my mouth water. Thank you so much!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    6 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad you liked my video 😁 Thanks for letting me know!

  • @thetinysideoftiny7625
    @thetinysideoftiny76253 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the great video. Very good recipes despite the lack of ingredients. I cook a lot out of WWII rationing cookbooks. Delicious food with minimal ingredients and minimal cost.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    3 ай бұрын

    Welcome

  • @pennyrasnake1401
    @pennyrasnake14017 ай бұрын

    I’m definitely going to try the carrot muffins! Thanks for inspiring us. Have a great week.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi Penny 😁 You're welcome. If you want them to blend into the muffin more, give them a finer grate. I probably should have done that.

  • @Holistichealer630
    @Holistichealer6307 ай бұрын

    Impressive 👏🏽 great job!!! I add scallions n everything but the bagel seasoning to outside of bread for blk bean burgers. Your food looked very tasty n pretty❤ ❤❤

  • @D7cooper
    @D7cooper6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip of toasting the black beans before making the black bean burgers. Thanks for all these tips.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    6 ай бұрын

    welcome 😁 Glad it was helpful

  • @Layla-ir3sl
    @Layla-ir3sl6 ай бұрын

    I made very similar veggie burgers today and they turned out amazing. I’m definitely going to do this in a larger batch and freeze. I had a dried chipotle that I cooked the beans in and it added so much flavor!! Thanks for the idea!

  • @jenmatt1923
    @jenmatt19237 ай бұрын

    I've been a vegetarian for 20+ years and have cookbooks dedicated to veggie burgers. All that said, it's never been suggested to dry the beans out first, but it seems like such a good idea because I hate mushy burgers! For thicker veggie burgers, it does help to pan fry them and then bake them for 15 minutes or so to prevent mush.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Well Kenji Lopez is brilliant so I have to give him the credit. 😂 Just got his new cookbook The Food Lab, which was a James Beard Book Award Winner. He's got lots of great ideas!

  • @CookingwithGrace-bh7mt
    @CookingwithGrace-bh7mt5 ай бұрын

    Great budget video! 🎉

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! 😊

  • @NanaPapa123
    @NanaPapa1237 ай бұрын

    You are a total genius! Even though I've been subscribed for some time, you never fail to delight and amaze me!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @richardschmidt2430
    @richardschmidt24307 ай бұрын

    AM: I just adore this channel. Being a cook already, I love others' ideas! You always put your "soul" into these meals...I mean, there are those moments of course, but for the most part, it is such a great skill to have to cook food for pennies! Great job, here! And, thoroughly enjoyed this video! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Dawn 🥰

  • @jiniefox6126
    @jiniefox61266 күн бұрын

    You have a lovely voice to listen to during the narration. And explain things clearly. Thank you.😊😊😊

  • @colettebishop2173
    @colettebishop21737 ай бұрын

    You probably already know this and I know it would use a fair amount of oil, so might not be in the spirit of the challenge, but you can make mayo from the black bean gloop in the same way as you use chick pea juice. Its a bit lavender coloured (and pinto bean gloop makes shell pink mayo) but all legume gloop works.I freeze it if I dont need it straight away. Saves an egg for something else and cheaper than buying a jar!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Great idea 👍

  • @biglincdog

    @biglincdog

    6 ай бұрын

    what is legume gloop

  • @colettebishop2173

    @colettebishop2173

    6 ай бұрын

    @lincdog2269 the thick, gooey liquid you get in a can of beans, or when you cook them yourself. It acts as a replacement for the egg you would normally use yo make mayo

  • @user-uz8sn1qv8y

    @user-uz8sn1qv8y

    6 ай бұрын

    aquafaba, or 'the bean goop/chkic pea juice' is under study as it may be causing serious gut issues, IBS and gut bleeding, under frequent use.

  • @user-uz8sn1qv8y

    @user-uz8sn1qv8y

    6 ай бұрын

    @@colettebishop2173 aquafaba, or 'the bean goop/chkic pea juice' is under study as it may be causing serious gut issues, IBS and gut bleeding, under frequent use.

  • @lenoraw1098
    @lenoraw10987 ай бұрын

    I’m definitely trying that pasta! Thanks for the new ideas! …from Oklahoma ♥️

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! 😁

  • @sharonlynn3358
    @sharonlynn33587 ай бұрын

    I think this was my favorite meal idea video!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you like this 😁

  • @spicycopper2436
    @spicycopper24367 ай бұрын

    I have purchased that elbow pasta and it came out mushy but thought it was something that I did. I have another bag of it but now I know what to do to fix it. Great ideas! Can't wait to try them.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    I hope you try the fried pasta too. It was so chewy and garlicky. I loved it.

  • @kjking66
    @kjking667 ай бұрын

    Brilliant job❤

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🥰

  • @betterlivingonabudget
    @betterlivingonabudget7 ай бұрын

    This was an extra-interesting video because of the timing - we're all getting ready for Feast Day, and many of us are spending more at the store than typical. It's good to save as much as we can at the stores prior to the holiday extras, plus it helps keep the food intake under control by default, so a double win, Thanks for the inspo!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Welcome 😁 Glad you like my video!

  • @Layla-ir3sl
    @Layla-ir3sl6 ай бұрын

    You’re so creative! I love your videos

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @charlottekearn5185
    @charlottekearn51857 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Charlotte 😁 I appreciate your support 💜

  • @ruthvolk8340
    @ruthvolk83407 ай бұрын

    Amazing ideas! I want to try those black bean burgers and the fried elbow noodles!!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you...Enjoy! 😁

  • @pamelahansen5928
    @pamelahansen59287 ай бұрын

    Very innovative and talented - thank you for your video 💝

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    You're welcome 😁 Glad you like it!

  • @colleenbroeski1691
    @colleenbroeski16912 ай бұрын

    Really great idea’s. You are so creative. 😊

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @nancysmith2874
    @nancysmith28744 ай бұрын

    Great ideas

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @ksacosta69
    @ksacosta697 ай бұрын

    Michelle, as usual, you blew this challenge out of the water! I love how you can envision so many ideas with such few ingredients. That banana stuffed toast looked delish! I'd add some powdered sugar and a little syrup. Yummy. I'm drooling. Lol. And very interesting dish with the fried garlicky noodles. I'm going to try that one. And your videos are so soothing to me...especially after the day I had. I'm so happy every time I sed you've uploaded a new one! Thank you for these vids. They help so many people! I hope you have a Happy Turkey Day!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Hello 😁 so glad you like this video. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

  • @BrowneyedGirlmjd
    @BrowneyedGirlmjd7 ай бұрын

    So trying that crispy macaroni! You never cease to amaze me with your creativity. The only place where we go differently is with the Roma tomatoes 🍅 they would’ve stayed at the store if I was shopping. Sorry, I’ve been MIA for a couple of weeks (work got a little bonkers). With Thanksgiving coming up this week I just wanted to wish everybody in our AM family a wonderful holiday. ❤️❤️

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much....and it's nice to see you again. 💜 Happy Thanksgiving.

  • @hayleymccall904
    @hayleymccall9047 ай бұрын

    This was a great video! ❤ thanks so much Michelle! I am going to try that last pasta dish! I absolutely love chili crisp too so I think it will be delicious! ❤

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Hayley 😁 Wondering how that would be with the low carb pasta. 🤔 I need to try it.

  • @hayleymccall904

    @hayleymccall904

    7 ай бұрын

    @@ArdentMichelle oohhhh I need to try that also! Just looks so good! Loving all the ideas from the videos! 🩷 have a happy thanksgiving

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    @@hayleymccall904 you too...Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @dixiebell7011
    @dixiebell70117 ай бұрын

    You outdid yourself! I watched this 2Xs on my TV (where I don't sign in) taking notes and again to give it a like. And I appreciate the canned bean patty receipe because I need to use those up. Bean broth has uses also. Have a great week ❤❤❤

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    awe....thank you so much 🥰 I appreciate the support and I'm glad you like this video.

  • @kippytx
    @kippytx7 ай бұрын

    Excellent I loved what you made

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @emily--m
    @emily--m7 ай бұрын

    Greetings Michelle... Thank you for another awesome video. Also love all your tips. I absolutely love those egg rollups. Have a blessed and beautiful day 🥰

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    It's my pleasure 😁 Happy Holidays!

  • @tarahskinner923
    @tarahskinner9235 ай бұрын

    WoW`~ Great presentation! Not only being frugal`~ but delish too! Thank you.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @hello-vs4me
    @hello-vs4me6 ай бұрын

    Love your videos thanks ❤😅have a great week ❤😊

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, you too 😁

  • @ikeikerson7329
    @ikeikerson73297 ай бұрын

    Omg you killed it I always enjoy the videos keep em comin you rock

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Appreciate the complement 🥰

  • @frentbow
    @frentbow5 ай бұрын

    Wustersheer. Some nice ideas for food on a budget. Thank you for sharing 🍲👍🇬🇧

  • @evelynnegutierrez4688
    @evelynnegutierrez46883 ай бұрын

    Thank you love your recipes bless you❤😅

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you 💜

  • @kcali_058
    @kcali_0587 ай бұрын

    Definitely trying the pasta. Been craving lately and I like it simple. Crispy, garlicky sounds yum! Thank you for sharing. Hava a wonderful Thanksgiving. Much love from No. Cali!!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much 😁

  • @LibraryLizard
    @LibraryLizard7 ай бұрын

    Wow, you did great!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @tawanajackson5545
    @tawanajackson55456 ай бұрын

    Awesome ❤

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @sharonfarnsworth3325
    @sharonfarnsworth33257 ай бұрын

    You are so inspiring! Do your kids appreciate that? Holiday videos please!!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁 and yes, I think they do.

  • @BonPearson
    @BonPearson5 ай бұрын

    Everything looks like something I would enjoy.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    5 ай бұрын

    Yay! 🥳 glad you like this food!

  • @tamonivo
    @tamonivo7 ай бұрын

    My compliments on how you were able to eat a lot and tasty food for little. I have to make do with a small budget as a single mom and the bean burgers are also a favorite here. I often add crumbled salted pretzels. That also makes the burger very tasty. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Oh I like that idea of adding crumbled salted pretzels. 👍 and you're welcome. Glad you like this video!

  • @yvonnelast2550
    @yvonnelast25507 ай бұрын

    I love your channel. But your voice is so soothing I could listen to you all day. Look forward to more videos. Yvonne BC Canada

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much 😊🥰

  • @jadedgramma
    @jadedgramma7 ай бұрын

    Excellent!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @lynnestamey7272
    @lynnestamey72727 ай бұрын

    I like carrot salad with raisens, pineapple, black pepper, salt, and a little mayo. Yum!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    I've had it with whipped topping but not with mayo. Bet that's good 👍

  • @VictoriaFerland-gu7rb
    @VictoriaFerland-gu7rb7 ай бұрын

    Amazing and I loved your humor. Black bean burgers ❤. Definitely going to dry the beans out. Thanks again 🎉

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Welcome 😁

  • @madelinemercado6850
    @madelinemercado68504 ай бұрын

    Wow! So happy I found you! Great recipes and ideas , I just subscribed to, hello from Pennsylvania

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for subbing! 😁 Welcome. I'm glad you're here.

  • @theresaduffy8222
    @theresaduffy82227 ай бұрын

    As always, you make eating on a budget look delicious . 😀 I think the theme of this video is dried out starches make delicious interesting meals.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁 and yes, that's so true 😂

  • @DustWind-wh5qy
    @DustWind-wh5qy7 ай бұрын

    A great video, I will be watching it again for sure..

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you like it 😁

  • @MessyPaperCrafter
    @MessyPaperCrafter7 ай бұрын

    I really need to try toasting my beans to dry them out. I love having bean patties in the freezer for super quick meals. Thanx for the reminder.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Welcome 😁 Hope you like this method.

  • @70foolio
    @70foolio5 ай бұрын

    I had to comment because you made me giggle pointing out the egg not scrambling with whisk for a long time. I truly enjoyed this video and gave me ideas too. Thank you. ❤

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!😁

  • @kendrahurst541
    @kendrahurst5417 ай бұрын

    I’ve never thought to dry out my beans for a black bean burger, I’ll have to try that next time I make a batch! The meals were so creative and looked delicious as always. I’ve never actually been to the cheesecake factory, but I love to buy their brown bread when it’s on markdown at my grocery store, so I’d recognize it anywhere!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Kendra 😁 Glad you like my video!

  • @ambreewilliams6585
    @ambreewilliams65857 ай бұрын

    Cheesecake Factory! YUM!!! Girl, you are so creative! Black bean burgers are soooo good and so economical to make. When I made mine a while back, I'd break up the burgers into pieces and added it to salads and soups. Try it with tacos! All kinds of things you can do with black bean burgers!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes 🥳 it was Cheesecake Factory! You and I think alike. I was thinking of using those black bean burgers in tacos and spaghetti.

  • @canine6023
    @canine60236 ай бұрын

    I am so trying the black bean burgers, now that you showed me how to dry them out first. I have made a lot of your ideas. All of them work for me and my hubby. I want to thank you. Be well.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    6 ай бұрын

    Yay! 🥳 So glad you are enjoying my channel!

  • @alexachenbach821
    @alexachenbach8217 ай бұрын

    Thx for sharing

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    My pleasure 😁 Thanks for watching!

  • @pek5117
    @pek51177 ай бұрын

    Great work as always Michelle, quite a bit of food leftover also.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @saraherber1887
    @saraherber18877 ай бұрын

    Awesome! I made the black bean burgers for dinner. I added some crushed hickory nuts and feta. I will never buy frozen veggie burgers again. I am making the banana stuffed bread tomorrow. So glad you tried the seared pasta. It makes for an interesting pasta salad too with olives and parmesan. Good work and presentation as always. I look forward to your video each week. And.. the carrot muffin was brilliant.

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi Sara 😁 were you the one that told me about the fried pasta? If so, thank you thank you thank you. OMG it was so good! 😋 Oh I bet the feta and nuts were so good in the black bean burgers. I wanted so much to add in some cheese but I knew I had to stay true to the challenge. I bet that was fabulous! Thanks for letting me know!

  • @our3acrehomestead
    @our3acrehomestead6 ай бұрын

    Aldi’s prices online are more than in-store across the board. Maybe it includes an up-charge for the cost of an employee to shop for you. Great video.

  • @lindabeard488
    @lindabeard4886 ай бұрын

    Nice recipes. Well done. Love 💕 and Hugs. ❤❤❤

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @ParkerFaith
    @ParkerFaith2 ай бұрын

    I meant to say, thank you for your direct uncomplicated carrot cake recipe, I usually have a great deal of difficulty with any results, however I tried this, double and then adding a tiny portion of sun raisins from an Aldi box, baking in a glass dish available while staying with family (grr) and it was wonderful!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    Ай бұрын

    Yay! 🥳 I'm glad you liked this and you are so welcome!

  • @sharonfarnsworth3325
    @sharonfarnsworth33257 ай бұрын

    I have been making frittatas since watching your videos. I freeze left over meat & veggies on individual bags & add eggs, cheese & some fresh veggies when I make a frittata!!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    7 ай бұрын

    Nice 👍

  • @debbitedesco1642
    @debbitedesco1642Ай бұрын

    I find it unbelievable how you managed to make all those original meals on that 5.00 budget. I was waiting for the chipotle in the black burger. Yum! You’re an inspiration!

  • @ArdentMichelle

    @ArdentMichelle

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😁

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